The Best Rainy Day Essentials, According to T&C Editors

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Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.

Leandro Hooded Cotton-Blend Jacket

"Here’s the thing: I really hate carrying an umbrella. I will basically do anything I can to avoid it. A hooded jacket helps." —Stellene Volandes, Editor in Chief

Torrential Tracker Dog Rain Jacket

"My dog may hate wearing her raincoat, but I love it. This Canada Pooch raincoat keeps her dry in the rainy weather, and makes her look adorable. Plus, it's easy to get on—it just velcroes underneath your dog's belly." —Emily Burack, Senior News Editor

Men's Triple Stitch Secondskin Leather Slip-On Sneakers

"Ever since I tried these on at the Zegna flagship in New York, I haven't gone anywhere without them. In fact, I walked home in them they were so comfortable. That might have something to do with the extremely soft leather used in their construction. Over time, Zegna says, the leather molds to the wearer's foot, which I have found to be true, and practically redefines the phrase made-to-measure." — Erik Maza, Executive Style Director

Impermeable Anti-Humidity Hair Spray

"On a rainy (or extremely humid) day, my bangs practically stand straight up. We do not live in the 1980s, and this is not a good look. Oribe Impermeable is the first product I reach for on damp days—it adds shine, and keeps the dreaded pouf and frizz at bay." —April Long, Beauty Director

ONA™ Blvd Classic Women's Waterproof Sneaker

"For the inevitable on-again, off-again rains that seem to be a hallmark of spring, these waterproof sneakers are a godsend. They'll keep your feet dry when it's pouring, but you don't have to be stuck in clunky rainboots all day when the sun pops out." —Lauren Hubbard, Contributor

Dune

"A good book! There is nothing I love more than using rainy weather as an excuse to stay home all day, cuddled on the couch getting lost in another world. At the moment that world is Dune, Frank Herbert's science fiction epic. I'm already obsessed with the Villeneuve movies and am so eager to dive deeper into Arrakis." —Leena Kim, Editor

Men's Seven J Rain Pants

"I'm not a fan of umbrellas as they either break or get left behind. I prefer rain gear head to toe. Shoes and jackets are easy, a good pair of rain pants you can wear to work is hard to find..." —Darrick Harris, Visuals Director

Hellen Belted Draped Cotton-Blend Gabardine Trench Coat

"A crazy dramatic trench coat to match the weather. This one by The Row has an extra panel that's meant to be draped over your shoulders or styled around your neck like a scarf." —Isiah Magsino, Style News Editor

Classic Tartan Mini Umbrella

"A good umbrella that won't immediately fold inside out in the slightest breeze is tough to find. I reach for this one when traveling over and over and it hasn’t let me down. " —Michael Stillwell, Digital Art Director

Lamb Chop Squeaky Plush Dog Toy

"I live with two very particular pugs who are united in their refusal to go outside when it's raining. So, if I can't tire them out with long walks, a rainy day requires breaking out new toys to keep them busy. My girls love nothing more than tearing apart one of these lamb toys; they're both usually very sweet, but something about this cute little lamb brings out their inner wolves. Is it a fuzzy mess? Absolutely. But it keeps them busy when they're boycotting the drizzly outdoors." —Adam Rathe, Deputy Features Editor

Annie Water Resistant Trench Jacket

"A trench coat is the ultimate armor for any rainy day. This spring, I’ll be changing it up with a shorter version—Barbour’s trench jacket." —MaryKate Boylan, Senior Fashion Editor

Cambria Cape-Coat

"Rain calls for a classic and original look you don't have to think much about. I love this BR jacket if I have to go out in the storm." —Dania Ortiz, Fashion & Accessories Director

Original Short Waterproof Rain Boot

"One unfortunate thing I've learned as a soccer and baseball mom is that youth sports aren't cancelled in the rain! My short Hunter boots are essential on the sidelines (or for a rainy commute!)." —Erin Hobday, Executive Managing Editor

Milk Street Cook What You Have Cookbook

"My least favorite kind of weather is rain, so a much preferred day spent inside would involve cooking a hearty meal from a cookbook—my personal favorites are from Milk Street!" —Hannah Morrolf, Fashion Assistant

Men's Original Chelsea Boots

"I try to walk everywhere in the city, rain or shine, which is hard on shoes. These Blundstone Chelsea boots keep your feet dry through puddles and cab splashes and clean up nicely with a wipe down with a paper towel." —Norman Vanamee, Articles Director

Shaper Plus 80% Hairspray

"Hi, girl with crazy curly hair here! Frizz and flyaways caused by rain and humidity do not stand a chance against this workhorse of a product. I rotate between four hair stylists—all located at different salons—and each of them always have the Sebastian Shaper in their kit. The hairspray provides heavy duty hold but without the undesirable crunch. It's so, so lightweight and always keeps my weekly blowouts looking fresh." —Sophie Dweck, Associate Shopping Editor

PAXTON

"I really struggle with finding shoes that work in the rain and are attractive. These boots from La Canadienne are my go-to until it gets too hot to wear them. They're waterproof, comfy, and not overly 'rainboot' in appearance. Nearly two years into owning them, they don't look weathered even though they have certainly faced some weather. Highly recommend."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director

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